Seattle Council Passes Eviction Defense Package
Yesterday, the Seattle City Council passed three bills extending protections for tenants facing the threat of eviction. They also voted unanimously to send a...
Ferguson Pushes Budget Cuts as Washington Legislature Seeks New Revenue
With the baton passing from Jay Inslee to Bob Ferguson, Washington’s governor has placed more emphasis on fiscal austerity to solve the state's looming budget deficit. But some lawmakers are intent on raising new revenue to avoid deep cuts to social programs.
Sunday Video: How Online Ratings Make Good Schools Look Bad
https://youtu.be/WC3ZPgg0nds
Vox explains how this online school rating system may be underrating the actual quality of many schools.
We Can Fund World Class Transit And World Class Education
As a parent who lives in the 36th District, and therefore a constituent of State Senator Reuven Carlyle, I share his concern that Washington...
An Interview with Seattle’s Chief Librarian, Tom Fay
From robotic kiosks to essential and safe Third Places, Seattle's Libraries chart a path to the future.
Seattle’s New Center for Architecture and Design
Significant growth in Seattle over the past few years has prompted a great deal of attention, and now there is a dedicated place in...
Mixed Bag Bills Could Weaken Growth Management Act
Late last month, the Washington State Legislature took rushed steps in passing two bills that deal with the Growth Management Act (GMA). One of...
Harrell Pledges Fentanyl Crackdown in Downtown Activation Strategy Grab Bag
This summer, Seattleites could be playing pickleball and giant chess in downtown streets rather than dodging oncoming traffic and hustling past boarded up storefronts....